AWAKEN, ALIGN, ARISE
Synopsis
In a world driven by constant activity and external achievement, true effectiveness begins within. In this transformative session, Yogacharini Maitreyi — practical mystic, founder of Arkaya Yoga, and global wellness consultant guides participants on a journey inward to discover how self-awareness, inner alignment, and conscious living can enhance leadership, relationships, and overall work-life balance.
Drawing from over 25 years of experience across cultures and continents, Maitreyi will share timeless yogic wisdom, mindfulness practices, and experiential tools to help awaken inner clarity, align personal values with outer actions, and arise to one ' s highest potential.
With her unique mix of warmth, clarity, and thoughtful guidance, she helps us shift from stress to calm, from reacting to responding, and from feeling scattered to feeling whole.
Programme
5:15 PM
Registration & Hi-Tea
6:00 PM
Welcome Address
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, MMA
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Mr S N Venkataraman
SBU Chief, Packaging & Printing Business
ITC Limited
Address by the Speaker
Ms Yogacharini Maitreyi Founder
Arkaya Foundation, Vancouver, Canada
Q&A
7:10 PM Vote of Thanks 7:15 PM End of the program
Profile
Ms Yogacharini Maitreyi Founder
Arkaya Foundation, Vancouver, Canada
Yogacharini Maitreyi is a practical mystic and the founder of Arkaya Yoga, dedicated to holistic self-development and inner alignment. With over 25 years of experience, she has taught diverse audiences from Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka to corporate leaders in India, yoga teachers in Vancouver, and even prisoners in Sweden encouraging them to reconnect with their inner rhythm and access deeper clarity, joy, and purpose.
Recognized with titles such as Yoga Shiromani (gem), Yoga Chemmal (expert), and Yoga Acharini (guide), Maitreyi has been instrumental in spreading awareness of classical yoga and sattvic tantra across the globe She was among the youngest invited to the Advisory Board of the World Yoga Council in Europe and has spoken at international forums including their conference in Rome
Maitreyi has led wellness programs for over 60 organizations including Ford, L&T, and Nasscom. Her unique ‘Magick of Mindfulness’ playshops blend ancient wisdom with practical tools for stress management, leadership, and life balance She also offers life enhancement coaching, energy and chakra assessments, and holistic health consultations for top management and decision-makers.
A former media professional, she realigned her creative pursuits with her values, expressing them through poetry, columns in The Hindu and Economic Times, and spiritual art Featured on national and international media channels, Maitreyi continues to be a bridge between the ancient and the modern, helping individuals and organizations awaken, align, and arise.
Profile
Mr S N Venkataraman SBU Chief, Packaging & Printing Business
ITC Limited
S N Venkatraman (Venky), took over as the Chief Executive of ITC's Packaging & Printing Business in August 2022. A Science graduate with an MBA degree from Symbiosis, Pune, he joined ITC in 1985 and has been associated with the Paperboards & Specialty Papers Business of the Company for over three decades.
In his long stint with ITC, Venky has held various leadership positions across functions, including Marketing, Sales & Key Account Management as well as in Materials and Plantations He has worked extensively on brand packaging in diverse industries spanning FMCG, Pharma, Food and other packaged goods. Prior to his current role, he was a member of the Management Committee of the Paperboards & Specialty Papers Business
Venky has also been actively involved in various sustainability initiatives of the Company He was instrumental towards ITC's WWF-GFTN India membership and the coveted FSC certifications for products and wood plantations. He also played a key role in development of CII Greenco and the GreenPro standards for paper packaging. Venky has been the convenor of State Council for CSR, CII Telangana and was the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Indian Institute of Packaging, Hyderabad.
